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The Jovan Hadži Institute Of Biology

The Institute of Biology was officially established by SAZU when its standing orders were adopted at the SAZU annual assembly on 21 March 1950. It had, however, been in existence for two years before that date, but without its own premises and regular associates. The Institute began regular operation in 1951 with two regular and two external associates.

Institute Profile

The Institute was headed from its foundation until 1972 by Academician Prof Jovan Hadži. From 1973 onwards it was run by Academician Dr Jože Bole. Between 1987 and 1995 it was headed by Andrej Seliškar MSc, who was temporarily replaced by Dr Rajko Slapnik in 1993-1994. The Institute has been headed by Dr Andraž Čarni and his deputy Dr Rajko Slapnik since 1995. The Institute had 15 associates by 1975 and 20 by 1985. At present it has 22.

The Institute focuses on research into the flora, fauna and vegetation of land biotopes in Slovenia. It is primarily involved in basic research, which is of prime importance for an understanding of biological diversity in Slovenia. In addition, the Institute has been participating in a number of applied projects and issuing opinions for the needs of various users (the Ministry of the Environment and Physical Planning, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Institute of Natural and Cultural Heritage, various local communities, etc.). Through its efforts it is part of international scientific trends and represents Slovenia at an international level.

The Institute is divided into four research groups:

	The flora group is developing the Atlas of Slovenian Flora and participates in the Atlas of European Flora project. It conducts research into the endemism and polymorphism of the vascular flora of Slovenia.
	The forest vegetation group is involved in research into sylvatic biocoenoses. We are preparing syntheses of various groups of phytocoenoses (e.g. beech, spruce and oak forests, etc.). In the light of new discoveries in the field of flora and vegetation, the associates have proposed a number of new phytogeographic divisions of Slovenia.
	The group for ruderal, forest edge, Alpine, segetal, grassland vegetation, and precious deciduous trees. In view of poor staff levels, presently only forest edge, grassland, wetland, aquatic and partly Alpine vegetation is undergoing research. The group is also involved in the introduction of bio-engineering methods and the management of road edges and the areas alongside roads.
	The palynological group is involved in research into the history and development of sylvatic vegetation in Slovenia, particularly in the post-glacial period. It is also involved in the analyses of macroscopic plant remains for archaeological sites.
	The zoological group is involved in research into molluscs, butterflies and beetles. In addition to the systematics, it is also involved in ecology and zoogeography. The focus is on research into subterranean and surface ecosystems typical of Slovenia.

Contact Information

Telephone: +386 61 125 77 97
FAX: +386 61 125 77 97
Postal address: Novi trg 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Electronic mail: General Information: bio@zrc-sazu.si
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The Jovan Hadži Institute Of Biology

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Send mail to admin@alpha.zrc-sazu.si with questions or comments about this web site. Last modified: november 12, 1998

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Last modified: november 12, 1998